Another Sneak Peek and Another Guest Designer!

Hello again! Today I have a little peek at the newest stamp set by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow. There also happens to be a little companion set that goes with this one. ;)

I also have the pleasure of introducing you to our second guest designer for the June release, Larissa Heskett!!!

My name is Larissa Heskett and I live in McCook, Nebraska with my husband Adam on our family farm. We have a 4-year-old son named Beckett and a 9-year-old Pomeranian named Zoe!! They keep each other busy and get into LOTS of trouble together! =)


I have been creating/scrapbooking in some form for about 15 years. I started with a paste-in album and filled it with my ribbons from sports events, notes, songs I’d written, and anything else I felt was important!! I got the bug from looking at my mom’s scrapbooks filled with all of her treasures and memories, and I wanted one of my very own!! I still enjoy looking back at them today.  I truly have a PASSION for creating and teaching others about this FABULOUS CRAFT.  I create things in all forms and LOVE to decorate my home with my creations.  I have so much to be thankful for and I am continually inspired by so much that life has to offer. I also LOVE to sing, cook, take photos and spend time with family and friends. I truly am blessed and I try to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment the Lord has given to me!! =)

I hope you'll join me in extending a warm welcome to Larissa! Please join us tomorrow for another sneak peek. :)

June Sneak Peeks Begin!

Hello friends! Wow, things are really heating up around here at The Craft's Meow... so many wonderful things to share with you over the next week or so!!! I hope you'll join us!!!

Sneak peeks of the SIX new stamp sets being released on June 21st begin today with the latest from Karen Baker, a set that's been requested by many!

I'm also pleased to announce one of the two guest designers who will be joining us for the June festivities... Gayatri Murali!

G'day Everybody! I am so excited to join The Craft's Meow this month as one of the Guest Designers! I've been a fan of TCM for awhile. Thank you so much for the opportunity! 


My name is Gayatri Murali. I live in Australia with my dear hubby of 14 years, two children heading into their teens, and a one-year-old cocker spaniel named Charlie who IS in his teens, lol! I am a therapist by profession, working with children with autism. It's so lovely to have a fully supportive husband and children; they love what I do.


I was a scrapbooker starting about six years ago, but now I'm a full-time cardmaker. My style is using stamps, inks and cardstock in a clean and simple style. I also love bright colours and modern graphic design. I enjoy creating something new. I find crafting very therapeutic and relaxing. I sell my cards at my local store, which sells everything handmade. Some of my cards, I give to family and friends. Most importantly, I love making them :)


So here I am all excited to guest design for The Craft's Meow this month! I hope you get to see my samples of this month's release and draw some inspiration.

Thank you Gayatri for joining us this month! We can't wait to see what you create!

I hope you'll join us again tomorrow for more sneak peeks!

Playing with Color at The Play Date Cafe

Hi Everyone!  Julie Ranae here today with a challenge

that is near and dear to my heart!

The Play Date Cafe is a weekly color challenge where you

are invited to create just about any type of project you'd like.

The goal is stick to the colors above as the main focus of

your project.  You are welcome to enter....

Cards...layouts...crochet...knitting...

mixed media...party decorations...

cupcakes...yep!

Anything goes as long as you focus on the colors above.

The Craft's Meow is sponsoring this week's challenge

and this week's 'Cup of the Week' will win

Several of our designers created something to help inspire

you to play.  After you take a look at these beautiful creations,

make sure you stop by The Play Date Cafe and take a look

at the inspiration provided by the designers there.

~ Amy Tsuruta~

Using 'Sew Lovely' & 'Sew Happy'

~ Jen Cuthbertson ~

Using 'Typically Teen' & 'Dads & Grads'

~ Nina Brackett ~

Using 'Nature's Beauty' & 'Inspired by Audrey'

~ Amy Wanford ~

Using 'Typically Teen'

~ Michelle Bertuzzi ~

Using 'It's a Shore Thing'

~ Julie Ranae ~

Using 'Typically Teen' & 'Dads & Grads'

Have fun and thanks so much for stopping by 

The Craft's Meow today!

Meet Our Newest Stamp Illustrators!

(Please scroll down for our June Card Sketch Challenge.)

I am so proud and happy to announce that you will be seeing designs by these two ladies beginning later this month!!! Their work is FABULOUS!!! I'm so excited!!!

You already know Amy Wanford from our design team...

Hey! I'm Amy Wanford - aka Aimes: A gal from England who loves tea, toast and stamps :) 


A daydream doodler and a creative gal since I can remember, I discovered my love for stamps and ink in 2009. I started my little blog, Crafting Confessions, and haven't looked back since! My preferred style is clean and simple, though you'll also see me dabble and experiment with different styles (with varying results!) 


Between my full-time job in education and indulging in inky therapy, you can also find me on a football (soccer) pitch, behind a bass guitar, or curled with a sketchbook and pencil doodling. 


I'm so thankful to Lisa for giving me this wonderful opportunity to design stamps for The Craft's Meow! I can't believe the fun adventrues this amazing hobby has taken me on and I'll hope you'll join me on this adventure especially :) 

And many of you know this amazing artist, Elizabeta Kushner (aka Eli)...

I live in Croatia in a lovely city called Zapresic. I work at the Theological Biblical Academy, serve in my church and love to craft. I started my blog Cards by Eli in 2010 and almost at the same time my husband and I started to produce papers and stamps for my personal use since there are almost no supplies in Croatia for this hobby. I am really honored and thrilled to be a part of The Craft’s Meow team.


I hope you'll join me in giving these ladies a warm TCM welcome!!! Stay tuned for their first releases on June 21st!

The Craft's Meow June Sketch Challenge!

Hello, Amy T here...Welcome to the June Sketch Challenge!

Thanks for the wonderful cards you all entered for the May Challenge!  The winner, randomly drawn from all entries, is...

#23 Miesje

Congratulations Miesje! Please email Lisa at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com with your choice of in-stock stamp set and she'll mail your prize right out to you! 

Check out the gorgeous June sketch by Nina!

Check out what the FABulous The Craft's Meow Design Team created:

Aimes

There she goes...rockin' the crisp design!

She used:

Typically Teen

{gift with $50 purchase}

Here's

Chupa

This girl knows how to layer the goodness!

She used a total of 4 The Craft's Meow sets!

Flower Garden

Cherished

Beautiful Spring

Retro Foundations

Next up is

Jennifer

Oh how this card makes ME "Sew Happy"!

Sew Happy

Now here's 

Jessica

Isn't this thee sweetest?

She used

Vintage Rides

Next up is

NinaB

What's not to love about her card?!

She used her set

Sew Happy

Here I am...

Amy

{that's me!}

I needed a baby card for a new Great Grandpa!

I managed to squeak in 3 sets

Vintage Rides

Owl Journaling

Telegram

You may enter as often as you like, but we must be able to see the sketch in there somewhere. You are free to flip it or turn it as you like!

You do NOT have to use TCM stamps to enter the challenge. However, if you are the winner and you have used TCM stamps on your entry, you will not only receive a TCM stamp set of choice as your prize, but also a coupon for 15% off one additional stamp set of choice which can be used one time within 30 days!!! 

You have until June 30th at 9:00 pm Pacific to link your card!!

Did you hear the announcement?!!!!!!

You'll want to scroll up to hear the wonderful SCOOP!!!!!!